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Wrexham to Host Chelsea in FA Cup Fifth Round Clash

Wrexham secured a 1-0 win over Ipswich to reach the FA Cup fifth round, where they will face Chelsea on the weekend of 7 March. This is their first time at this stage in nearly 30 years.

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Wrexham to Face Chelsea in FA Cup Fifth Round

Josh Windass (right) scored the only goal of the match against Ipswich, securing Wrexham's place in the fifth round.

Wrexham will host Chelsea in the fifth round of the English FA Cup.

The Dragons will welcome the Premier League giants on the weekend of 7 March, with the exact date yet to be confirmed.

The Dragons secured their spot in the competition after defeating Ipswich Town 1-0 at the Racecourse Ground on Friday night.

This marks the first time Wrexham have reached the fifth round in nearly 30 years.

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Brian Flynn was the manager the last time they reached this stage in the competition back in February 1997, when they won 3-1 against Birmingham City.

Wrexham are the only remaining Welsh team in the competition after Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport were eliminated in earlier rounds.

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